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A Truly Easy Proof: Pi is Irrational

Authors: Timothy Jones

Using the sum of the derivatives of an integer polynomial with Euler's formula we prove that pi is irrational. We show how the technique can be used to show e and pi's transcendence.

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[v1] 2023-10-30 18:26:40
[v2] 2023-11-15 13:49:39
[v3] 2024-01-15 08:50:48

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